I. Video

[The face that appears on the video feed--compared to the sudden appearance of younger persons around town--is markedly more mature. Unlike most, Luke has aged up and is twenty-four now. Age and distance have weakened his accent, but only somewhat. Despite being a decade older, some mannerisms don't change: the apprentice young man is sitting at a table, chin in his hand, looking perplexedly at the camera.]

I've finally gotten over that cold. It absolutely did not take me ten years to do so, of that I'm positive. So how is it that one goes about missing so many years, then? Last I recall, I was running a tea shop. Now-- [The camera turns to reveal Suna--unchanged--sitting atop a stack of books. The largest reads Textbook of Veterinary Physiology, 5th Edition.] --Well, it already looks like I have a lot of studying to work on. Though, my calendar does still say I'm working at the shop!

II. Video/Action

[Some things are consistent. Luke will want to help, regardless of age. Teanie Teas is open, food spread on most tales, kettles set on the stove. The door is propped open just slightly. Several chairs have blankets and pillows arranged on them--he's clearly set up the small shop to act as a safe haven.]

Well. If there's a whole lot of children around who need help, I'm happy to. I wouldn't ask you lot to trust me without knowing me well, but I've still got Teanie Teas here. I'll keep the shop open all day, see here? And I'll have food, and drinks for any children who need it. I remember how hard it was being here, after all.

My flat has some room, as well, if anyone's interested. You'll need not mind Suna, is all. She likes a bit of attention.

Who: Sousuke Yamazaki, Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki. Also with an Open To All section as well.
What: Sousuke is being dumb and venting his frustrations by swimming after closing hours at the club. Next Day he's wondering around Genessia in his thoughts.
When: 1/7 & 1/8
Where: Sametobi SC, Around Genessia
Rating/Warnings: PG-ish. Includes a pretty severe injury and drama.

( getting worse and worse at making things better )

( OTA )

Who: Akira Hayama and OPEN
When: During the Age event
Where: the Bay and around
Warnings: All replies while he's aged down will come from lightspice

[ First thing that happens when Akira shows up makes him forget all about having just read a weird instruction manual. It also makes him forget even having a name.

So the suddenly seven year old boy is unsettled about suddenly being in a strange place, wearing clothes and holding papers and a thing that he can't remember having before. It's not like he can read, either, so he can't exactly get any clues from the pamphlet. And he has to roll up his sleeves and pants legs and he can't wear the shoes he was wearing.

The only thing he can do is look around. He's very clearly lost. And confused over wearing such clean, whole clothes, even if they're also way too big for him. ]